Postdoctorate Scientist jobs in Carson City, NV

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The Position

Environmental Scientists perform program research, planning and development, permitting, compliance monitoring, inspections/enforcement, and technical support services in relation to air, water, waste, federal facilities, corrective action, mining, biology and other environmental programs.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

This position is responsible for conducting inspections of environmental laboratories performing analytical tests for the Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the Nevada Mining Laboratory Program. The incumbent will identify deficiencies in laboratory quality assurance practices and deviations from approved test methods. The Laboratory Certification Officer (LCO) will provide onsite and virtual technical assistance to laboratory personnel and recommend acceptable/unacceptable laboratory corrective action plans and eligibility for certification. This position requires moderate travel (up to 30% of the time) in and out of state and the ability to pass EPA Laboratory Certification Officer training courses for chemistry, microbiology, parasitology, and other relevant technical training (e.g., radiochemistry). Current environmental laboratory experience, and the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: https://hr.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/hrnvgov/Content/Resources/ClassSpecs/10/10-545spc(10).pdf

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: